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Rahm says LIV bosses face tough fix as PIF pulls funding

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Jon Rahm entered the US PGA Championship at Aronimink aware that the future of his new tour hangs in the balance. The two‑time major winner said he can control his swing but not the business turmoil surrounding LIV Golf after the Public Investment Fund announced it will pull its multibillion‑dollar support at year‑end. Rahm shrugged, insisting his job is to play golf.

Rahm left the PGA Tour in December 2023 for a reported £222m contract, becoming the most high‑profile recruit for the breakaway circuit. While Brooks Koepka has already returned to the PGA, Rahm secured a dual affiliation with the DP World Tour, preserving his membership and keeping him eligible for next year’s Ryder Cup.

When asked whether LIV’s uncertainty weighed on his mind, Rahm admitted he is “not the fixer” and that the responsibility lies with the league’s executives. He expressed confidence the organisers will devise a sustainable plan, even as the PGA Tour still bars him from its events. The US PGA Championship remains his only major outlet this week.

Rahm’s refusal to regret the move and his focus on performance keep him atop the LIV leaderboard as the 2026 points leader. With the tour hunting new investors, his dual‑membership strategy may become a template for other players caught between competing circuits, ensuring their major‑championship eligibility while the business restructures.